Team

Hello! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lehigh University. I work with the wonderful CALiCo team to study children's and adolescents socio-emotional adjustment and competence. Please reach out to me for questions about our research and potential research assistant opportunities in our lab.

When I am not working, I cook, spend time with my family, read science fiction, and make stained glass.

My Lehigh University Webpage

My name is Chelsea and I am a Psychology Graduate Student. I am currently working with my advisor Dr. Danming An on research involving factors that impact the socioemotional development and well-being of children and adolescents. I am also interested in looking at identity development of children and adolescents and how both personal factors, such as mental health, and contextual factors such as parent and peer relationships, influence it. My goals are to complete my PhD program in Psychology, and to pursue a career in teaching and research at the university level. 

My name is Allyson, and as a psychology major with a multicultural background (Ghanaian, raised in Kenya and Eswatini), I'm particularly interested in how early experiences shape children's social development. This curiosity is what drew me to this research project. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading fiction, and watching soccer. 

Hi, my name is Ava Demonte. I am a sophomore Psychology major with a minor in Maternal and Child Health and an intended concentration in Developmental Psychology at Lehigh University. I am dedicated to understanding the complexities of the human brain and expanding my knowledge in this domain with a focus on development. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the beach and hanging out with friends. On campus, I am an Orientation Leader, the Secretary of the Italian Club and I am also involved in Greek Life! 

Hello, my name is Touella Fitz and I am a Sophomore at Lehigh University. I am pursuing a Psychology major with a concentration in Development and a minor in Health, Medicine, and Society and Cognitive Science. I am passionate about exploring the complexity of the human mind and brain, and specifically learning about the intricacies of developmental psychology.